Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Huge Truck Plunges Into 2 Cars; 4 Hurt- Brake Failure Blamed for 3 Vehicle Collision; Miracle Seen as None Die--- An apparent air brake failure on a huge, city owned truck and semi trailer caused a three vehicle crash at SW 29 and May Saturday in Which four were injured."

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The banking industry offers one of the best job opportunities on the American economic scene for young men with intelligence and a desire to be successful, an noted United States banker said here Saturday."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Hobart's new Church of Christ building."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Joe Griffith, Norman, Survivor of Sinking of Italian Liner Andrea Doria"

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Joe Griffith, Norman, Survivor of Sinking of Italian Liner Andrea Doria"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Wearing the life jacket which kept him out of the water and served as protection against the cold, Joe Griffith, Norman high school senior, describes how he was rescued after a collision between the Italian liner Andrea Doria and the Stockholm, a Swedish ship off the coast of New York."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Joe Griffith, Norman, Survivor of Sinking of Italian Liner Andrea Doria"

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Fifty-four boys started a week's camping Sunday at Camp Don Shelley, near Northwest highway and MacArthur, under the sponsorship of the Civitan club."

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "TWO PERSONS WERE HURT in this overturned car at NW 24 and Shartel Friday. Police said another car ran a stop sign, struck the car above, and then left the scene. The hit-and-run driver is sought by police. Hurt in the car above were Laurel Ann Eldridge, 3, daughter of Mrs. Beatrice Eldridge, 38, 1104 NE 63, and Mrs. Ruby Spivey Wilson, 43, Memphis. They were given first aid in Mercy hospital. The car was driven by Mrs. Eldridge."

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Naturally horses were the topic of conversation when this group got together."

A man loading a large bag of cotton cake into a car. The cake is the solid that remains after the cottonseeds have had the oil pressed out of them.

Photograph of a man in a dressing room, possibly striking a match to light a cigarette. A note on the back of the photo reads "Little Jazz - from Rook + Fran, 7/28/56, Appleton, Wisc."

Daily newspaper from Ennis, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Photograph of a train engine connected to several cars, parked on tracks. Handwritten text below the image says, "Shiloh, La. July 28th 1956 - Louisiana Eastern #13 (ex La.E. #5, ex Abilene Southern #20)"

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Two top favorites in the 13th annual Durant Invitational golf tournament are former state amateur champion Ab Justice, left, of Oklahoma City and Durant Highschool football coach Ralph Tate, medalist in this Little Dixie links classic."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Painting by numbers is family hobby of Sheldon Stirling's, 1821 Coventry lane."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "WATCHING SOME of the diving action during the state AAU Junior Olympic swimming and diving championships Sunday are Phil Ross, left and Johnnie Day, of the Oklahoma City Swim club."

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Jersey bull--5 years old"

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "NO DERBY TALK HERE: The talk was about clothes when this foursome of friends got together in Oklahoma City over the weelend."

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Although his "show string" now is one bull,Sparkling Bett Design, Peebly will be at the fair as an exhibiter for the 50th time, on the special day honoring both him and the Jerseys."

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the purchase of groceries.